Braised Duck

Ingredients

• 6 None dried mushrooms
• 1 None whole duck (4-5 lbs), washed and cut into serving-size pieces
• None None Cornstarch, for dusting
• None None Oil, for deep-frying
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 can (8 oz) bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, plus additional, for dusting
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 5 None green onions, sliced